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June Experiential Connection Calendar
This June, Kikori's theme is "Reflect & Shine: Embracing Leadership and End-of-Year Achievements!" It’s time to celebrate the growth,...
Kikori Support
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How to Build Social Emotional Learning into your Cafeteria
In this blog, we will discuss conversational skills and why they are essential for students to develop in school, some research behind...
Francesca Barucci
7 min read
How to Build Community in Your Morning Meeting
Being in my early 20s, I have just recently begun my trek through my adult life. I have taken the many skills that my mentors have given...
Francesca Barucci
7 min read
How to Weave SEL into Common Core Curriculum
An example of a Kikori activity and how it is used to build self-awareness, increase empathy and decrease bullying. This demonstrates the...
School Celebration Ideas for All Students
I am sure both students and teachers would agree that as the school year comes to a close, it's a time for SOME sort of celebration. Celebra
Francesca Barucci
7 min read
How to use Drawing to Build Connections and Spark Conversation
This month, we are featuring Kikori activity creator Chris Bent, Founder of Piccles. Piccles uses the oldest and most natural form of...
Your May SEL Calendar
This month's May Social Emotional Learning Calendar theme is "Sweet Celebrations," honoring the approach of the end of another school...
How the Outdoors Facilitate Student Learning and Improve Wellbeing
Connect Back to Your Roots this Earth Month! Kikori’s mission is to help bring experiential, Social Emotional Learning activities into...
Francesca Barucci
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The Link Between Art and Student Well-being
How is art instrumental to well-being? How did Policy affect Arts Education? PLUS Kikori activities to bring out your students'...
Your March SEL Calendar is Here!
Celebrate Art, Music and Empowerment during Youth Arts & Women's History Month with SEL Activities! March is here, and to celebrate, we...
How to Use Langston Hughes’s Poetry to Encourage Student Expression
Written by Francesca Barucci, Kikori Content Blogger in Residence One of the most highly revered and influential poets in American...
Francesca Barucci
6 min read
Six Ways to Boost Student Self-Esteem with Margot Denommé
How to help students build self-esteem and spread kindness with Criminal Attorney and author, Margot Denommé's book PLUS printable weekly...
Using Circles to Build Deep Relationships with Restore More
How to help students connect with each other and unpack emotions using restorative practices PLUS a printable weekly planner of...
Ice Melters for Introverts
How to Make Ice Melters Interesting for Introverts PLUS Four Printable Ice Melter Activities Many introverts hate ice breakers for a...
The Love Foundation
The Love Foundation is a global nonprofit organization with the mission of inspiring people to love unconditionally. Our vision is to...
Kikori
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Connection without Contact Weekly Planner with Dr. Jim Cain
Learn about unique activities to create connection while maintaining physical distancing during in-person gatherings with our Content...
Kikori Launches Team Building App for Summer School
Kikori is pleased to announce the launch of a new Web App to broaden access to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities for educators...
3 Tips for Modeling Compassion in Schools
“Lead By Example”: we’ve all heard the expression before, but this easy-to-understand on the surface philosophy can prove challenging in...
Nick Paul- Content Team
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4 Research-Backed Strategies to Improve Student Engagement!
Let’s face it: we all struggle to capture student’s attention sometimes, whether teaching in-person or virtually. Short attention spans...
Nick Paul- Content Team
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Four Awesome Resources to Take Your DEI Education to the Next Level!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is something that’s so important for all educators to be well-versed in, so we’re so happy to...
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